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THE JEEP BRAND

THE STORY OF

THE LEGEND

A TIMELESS TALE OF ADVENTURE

For over 75 years the Jeep® Brand has been indelibly linked to freedom, adventure,

authenticity and passion. Our core values are embodied in every Jeep Brand vehicle’s

DNA. Throughout our storied history, Jeep Brand vehicle owners have learned that Go

Anywhere. Do Anything.® is a way of life, not just a slogan. The Jeep badge stands for

more than a brand. In truth, it’s a badge of honor. Explore our legendary lineup, then

create your own timeless story.

1940s

Born in the heat of battle, the Go Anywhere. Do Anything. Jeep® Brand 4×4 emerged a hero to thousands of Allied soldiers around the world. The equallyheroic civilian Jeep  Brand vehicles of the 1940s firmly established the Jeep Brand as the undisputed leader in 4×4 technology.

1950s

The 1950s saw the rise of the recreation vehicle, as well as engineering superiority. Grass-roots enthusiasts helped launch Jeep® Jamborees and took the original freedom machine to new heights in sales thanks to seven unique models.

1960s

The All-New Jeep® Wagoneer represented unparalleled refinement and innovation. Prestige and individuality ruled the day. The Jeep Brand lineup grew to include 14 models—for work, play, recreation and luxuriously capable transportation.

1970s

The Jeep® Brand’s 4×4 leadership continues in the 70s with the introduction of the first full-time 4×4 system. The sporty 2-door full-size Cherokee (SJ) sweeps the 4×4 of the Year awards. Six models help elevate sales to all-time highs.

1980s

The All-New Jeep® Cherokee (XJ) helped revolutionize the 4×4 market. The mighty XJ introduced many industry firsts, including: the first compact 4-door SUV, first UniFrame construction, and first full-time 4×4 system with shift-on-the-fly capability.

1990s

The All-New 1993 Jeep® Grand Cherokee (ZJ) set a new industry benchmark thanks to its unique balance of on- and off-road capability. The super-capable Wrangler (TJ) with its new coil suspension was introduced in 1997. In 1999 the new Grand Cherokee (WJ) was marketed as the most capable SUV ever. Sales soared to 629K units for the decade.

2000s

The radical 2003 Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon was the most capable vehicle ever produced by the Jeep Brand. A new 4-door Wrangler took the industry by storm. The Compass and Patriot were the first Jeep Brand vehicles to reach into the small cross-utility segment.

2010s

The Jeep® Brand resonates with consumers around the world as global sales increase to highest point in over 75-year history with 1.41 million units sold worldwide for 2016. Strategic launches of the All-New Grand Cherokee, Renegade and Compass vehicles.